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Question
Damage to the _________ nerve could result in a defect of eye movement:
A
Optic
B
Trigeminal
C
Abducens
✓ Official correct answer
D
none
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A
Optic
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B
Trigeminal
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C
Abducens
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D
none
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Explanation
The abducens nerve (CN VI) controls lateral rectus; damage impairs eye movement.
Hence the keyed answer is Abducens.
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